Mount Vernon
Cornell College announces plans to discontinue several majors
Cornell College will discontinue majors in classical studies, French and Francophone studies, German studies, religion and Spanish for the 2026-2027 academic year, according to an open letter posted to the Mount Vernon college’s website Nov. 21. The college will also…
Mount Vernon couple renovates space above Bauman’s clothing store
When Mike and Valerie Smith were looking to downsize from their Mount Vernon home a…
Cornell introduces data science, applied statistics majors
Faculty at Cornell College in Mount Vernon are introducing two new majors: Applied statistics and…
Cornell College creates Student Success Center
Cornell College has opened a new office staffed with six full-time staff members dedicated to…
Cornell’s new Finance Lab fuels hands-on learning opportunities
Students walking into Cornell College’s new Cell Finance Lab might feel a bit like they’re…
OPN Architects honored for Lester Buresh Center design
OPN Architects has won a Central States Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects…
Cornell’s art department expands digital art offerings
Artists at Cornell College in Mount Vernon are finding new ways to interact with technology…
Mount Vernon clothing store wins Open 4 Business competition
Bauman and Company, a 112-year-old clothing store in Mount Vernon, topped four competitors in a…
Cornell students finish in top 3 of analytics competition
A team of four Cornell College students received third place in an analytics competition that…
Disaster prompts Mount Vernon boy to hone business, philanthropic skills
A handmade birthday gift for a friend has evolved into a budding business for a…
Sing-A-Long Bar & Grill wants MV to sing
Sam and Maureen “Mo” Jennison sit at the 1910 player piano that draws people into…
Satellite growth
A map depicts the population growth (blue) or decline of Corridor cities and towns between…
Palisades Cafe will sustain local focus in Mt. Vernon
By Cindy Hadish MOUNT VERNON – Just 4 miles west of Mount Vernon, Palisades-Kepler State…
Closing of Lincoln Cafe might not mean the end for local foodies
By Cindy Hadish MOUNT VERNON – It won’t be the Lincoln Cafe, but a dollop…
Cornell’s strategic plan for the future
By Sarah Binder MOUNT VERNON–He’s looking through the lens of higher education. Jonathan Brand, president…
